Pakūranga College vs Wakaaranga School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 689 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pakūranga College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,302 students
Wakaaranga School
Farm Cove · State contributing · Years 1–6
655 students
| Measure | Pakūranga College Bucklands Beach, Auckland | Wakaaranga School Farm Cove, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #37 of 101 | #101 of 390 |
| National rank | #74 of 486 | #173 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 2,302 | 655 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 431 | 381 |
| Total roll | 2,302 | 655 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.1% | -13.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 70.4% | – |
| Māori students | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Pacific students | 9.5% | 7.9% |
| International students | 6.9% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Bucklands Beach | Farm Cove |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pakuranga.school.nz | www.wakaaranga.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Wakaaranga School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.0 vs 75.1).
- •Wakaaranga School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (381 vs 431).
- •Pakūranga College does better on roll size (2,302 vs 655).
- •Pakūranga College does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.1% vs -13.4%).
- •Pakūranga College is the larger school with 2,302 students compared with 655.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pakūranga College better than Wakaaranga School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wakaaranga School ranks higher (79.0 vs 75.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pakūranga College and Wakaaranga School?
About 689 m in a straight line, between Bucklands Beach and Farm Cove in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pakūranga College: 431. Wakaaranga School: 381. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pakūranga College and Wakaaranga School rank in Auckland?
Pakūranga College is 37th of 101 and Wakaaranga School is 101st of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).